Parents and Students

The Bethlehem Area School District supports comprehensive services to assist in overcoming barriers to learning. One of these services is called Student Assistance Program or SAP. While SAP services typically address drug and alcohol issues, SAP is designed to identify all issues that pose a barrier to a studentÕs success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) is to help students overcome these barriers in order that they may achieve, remain in school, and advance. Core teams, composed of administrators, faculty members, guidance counselors, school nurses, and the school psychologist are being organized at all schools.

Do You See Your Child Showing Any of These Behaviors?

Withdrawing from family, friends, and/or activities

Changing friends

Unexplained physical injuries

Feeling sad

Talking about suicide

Defying authority, both at home and school

Acting aggressively

Hitting

Lying

Needing money without a good explanation

Declining grades

Experimenting with alcohol or drugs

Back-talking staff

Are You Concerned about Your ChildÕs Reaction to...?

Recent death of a loved one

Divorce of parents

Family relocation

A relationship problem

Bullying

Other traumatic event

How Do I Contact the SAP Team?

If you have any questions about SAP or you feel that your child may need help, call your childÕs school and ask to speak with any of the SAP team members.